How far is White Plains, NY from Troy, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Troy, NY is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Troy.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
582 ft · 16 sec · Orchard Street
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Take the ramp slight right
686 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watervliet, Green Island
1257 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Hudson Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Lower Hudson Avenue
1434 ft · 41 sec · Lower Hudson Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastview Drive
74 m · 9 sec · Eastview Drive
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Turn straight onto Green Island Bridge
1834 ft · 58 sec · Green Island Bridge
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Turn right onto 4th Street
39 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto River Street
990 ft · 30 sec · River Street
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street
1386 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
52 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
56 m · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Troy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving White Plains and Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Troy?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from White Plains and 66.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Troy. Straight-line distance: 117.13 mi (188.5 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.
| Population | 48,804 |
| Coordinates | 42.7284100, -73.6917900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Street (-73.691536, 42.728381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $21.80 | $43.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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